Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 265:29: Assault; intent to commit felony; punishment

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who assaults another with intent to commit a felony may be imprisoned in state prison for up to ten years, fined up to $1,000, or imprisoned in jail for up to two and one-half years.

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